This weekend, Spurs will also face Eddie Howe's men and will again kick off before the Blues, who face Manchester United on Sunday.

At this stage of the season, Spurs simply must keep winning to keep their faint title hopes alive and they have every right to be confident ahead of the game against the Cherries, given they are yet to taste defeat at home this season.

TOTTENHAM INJURIES

Hugo Lloris was a doubt for last week's encounter with Watford but recovered from an injury to play, though deputy Michel Vorm is a doubt after sustaining a knee injury.

Harry Kane, meanwhile, could play from the start after returning off the bench against Watford.

Wanyama could return in place of Mousa Dembele, with Dele Alli unlikely to be dropped after another sparkling display against Watford, though it is perhaps more likely that he will play a cameo role off the bench.

Another option is for Pochettino to revert to a 4-2-3-1 formation, fielding Eric Dier in midfield, as was the case as the game opened up last weekend.

TOT V BOURNEMOUTH

BOURNEMOUTH TEAM NEWS

Bournemouth lie 15th in the Premier League, seven points clear of the relegation zone, and are likely to be without a number of key players against Spurs.

Junior Stanislas is a major doubt for the encounter with a groin strain, while Dan Gosling continues to be monitored after suffering a knee injury.

BEST OPTA MATCH FACTS

Tottenham have won two of their three Premier League meetings with Bournemouth (D1), netting eight goals and conceding just one in the process.

Harry Kane has scored five of Tottenham's eight Premier League goals against the Cherries (63 per cent). However, he did not feature in this season's reverse fixture in October, which was then the first time Spurs had failed to score in a league game in 2016-17.

The Cherries have won only once in their last 10 away Premier League games (D3 L6) and none in the last six.

TV COVERAGE & KICK-OFF TIME

The game is due to kick off at 12:30BST on Saturday and will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports 1.